Friday, October 3, 2008

Grandma’s Homemade Pecan-Filled Butterhorns with Sugar Glaze

My faithful readers remember that I had a dinner party with a French Menu this weekend. As part of this menu, I served my Grandma's Butterhorns for dessert. This was in honor of my uncle and he was touched by the gesture and he even said that they were pretty close to his mother's. So, without further ado, may I present:

Directions:1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until it looks like cornmeal. In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, sour cream and vanilla. Add to flour mixture. Shape into 5 balls and chill at least an hour but overnight is better. Do Not Freeze This Dough!!

2. For the filling, beat egg whites in a small bowl. Gradually add sugar while constantly beating. Fold in pecans and vanilla.

3. Rollout each ball in powdered sugar. Cut into wedges (about 12 from each ball). Place 1 teaspoon of the filling on each wedge. Roll from the widest end. Bend each roll in the center to form a horn.

Hellerrrr Brookfield! I was just driving through the other day ... well technically I was there twice this week. One doctor appointment and one trip to toys r us. Are you studying to be a chef cuz darn those look good! Thanks for visiting my blog today & have a wonderful weekend!

You were sooo right!! I need to visit your blog more! What great recipes! Staci here...from Oklahoma and I am so sorry for JUST getting around to respreading the love from my day in the BATW spotlight! What a fun day! I'm gonna have to come back and read some more but for now..gotta go tell everyone thanks for making my day so special :) Have a great weekend !!!!!!!!